Mary Ann Batek Hull, born August 20, 1941, in Corpus Christi, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025, surrounded by her family. Mary Ann was predeceased by her beloved husband of 65 years, JC Hull; her son, Brian Keith Hull; her grandson, Brandon Hull; her parents, Theodore and Frances Batek; and brothers, Ted and Johnny Batek. Mary Ann is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Cheryl Hull; her grand-daughter and her husband, Staci and Andrew Fields; and their three spirited great-granddaughters, Evie, Emma, and Ella. She is also survived by her grandson and his wife, Christopher and Christine Hull, and their three vibrant great-grandkids, Cohen, Constance, and Christopher Jr. Mary Ann leaves behind her brother, Jeff Batek and many nephews, nieces, and friends who will forever cherish her memory.
Throughout their early years, Mary Ann and JC were stationed in numerous locations, and after retirement, their shared passion for adventure carried them throughout the US exploring landmarks, including a memorable celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary in Hawaii. They ultimately settled in Cuero, before they chose to move to League City to be closer to family. During her career, she was guided by commitment and a talent for leadership. Mary Ann spent twenty years at the University of Houston, rising to supervisor in the administration before retiring. Not one to stay idle, she later returned to work at the local Stimson Furniture Store then after was an active member of the local Eastern Stars – she liked to keep busy and engaged. Those who knew Mary Ann loved her green thumb—she took immense pride in her yard and tended her plants like treasured companions. In her downtime, she could often be found conquering levels of Candy Crush or sharing uplifting messages and family photos on Facebook. No matter how many streaming services emerged, she never needed a TV guide—Mary Ann was an expert on every show, even if Netflix occasionally made her log in a time or eight. A die-hard Houston Astros fan, she knew their stats better than the sports books; had she ever taken up betting, she’d surely have made us all rich!
Visitation will begin at 3 pm on Friday, May 17 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. A celebration of Mary Ann’s life will follow at 4:00 p.m. with Pastor Paul Muehlbrad officiating. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St Mark’s Lutheran Church in her honor.